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Kylian Mbappe praises Lamine Yamal in Ballon d'Or discussion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappe praises Lamine Yamal in Ballon d'Or discussion

Summary

Kylian Mbappe expressed admiration for Lamine Yamal during discussions about the Ballon d'Or. In an exclusive interview, Mbappe highlighted his own candidacy while acknowledging Yamal's talent and potential. Both players are considered leading contenders for the award, with Yamal's impressive season bolstering his case despite a less impactful World Cup. The competition remains close, with no clear frontrunner emerging from recent performances.

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•Mbappe believes Yamal is a very talented player.
•Yamal's strong domestic season further fuels Ballon d'Or candidacy.
•Yamal scored once in a below-average World Cup campaign.
•Mbappe has not secured silverware at club or international levels.
•The race for the Ballon d'Or remains competitive with multiple contenders.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe praises Lamine Yamal amidst Ballon d’Or battle: ‘Very talented player’

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From a state of absolute uncertainty last week, a lot has changed in the Ballon d’Or conversation over the past seven days.From Kylian Mbappe’s exclusive interview that he is the deserving winner ...
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